Green Marine
Rolls-Royce to supply mtu engines for new Svitzer tugs
UK’s engineering company Rolls-Royce has received a contract to supply eight mtu engines to Brazilian shipyard Rio Maguari.
Samsung Heavy gets rid of ex-Ocean Rig drillship with hopes to sell three more
South Korea’s shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has agreed to sell a former Ocean Rig drillship to an unnamed European company.
BAE Systems propulsion system for 1st US hydrogen fuel cell-powered vessel
British company BAE Systems has installed its zero-emission propulsion system in the first U.S. hydrogen fuel cell-powered marine vessel, the Sea Change.
Belships sells two oldest Supramaxes to modernize its fleet
Norwegian shipping company Belships has entered into agreements for the sale of two 58,000 dwt bulk carriers.
Eneti orders second 20 MW wind turbine installation vessel
Eneti Inc. has entered into a binding agreement for the construction of the second next-generation wind turbine installation vessel with South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME). Eneti has exercised an option it held with DSME for the construction of the WTIV. The contract pri
Maritime Partners acquires JRF portfolio of 1,000+ vessels
Maritime Partners, the Louisiana-based provider of maritime financing solutions, has acquired from J. Russell Flowers and its affiliates (JRF) a diversified portfolio of over 1,000 marine vessels operating on bareboat charter.
PPA prioritizes green initiatives to boost sustainable port operations
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is taking more advanced climate change mitigation initiatives after a series of successful measures were implemented for the past 5 years.
Harvey Gulf to usher in net carbon neutral fleet in bid to cut emissions
Harvey Gulf is working to deliver a fleet of offshore vessels that will be operating in a net carbon neutral capacity.
NYK orders first LPG-powered LPG/ammonia carrier
Japanese shipping company NYK Line has placed its first order for a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier powered by LPG fuel at compatriot shipbuilding company Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI).
Panama Canal introduces 1st GHG emissions fee on its way to carbon neutrality
On the heels of COP26, the Panama Canal has unveiled a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions classification system aimed at strengthening the waterway’s position as a green corridor for global trade.
NYK starts research on battery-hybrid system to cut ships’ GHG emissions
NYK and its group company MTI, together with ABS and WinGD, have started joint research for optimization of ship design by using a battery-hybrid system to aid ship propulsion and thus reduce GHG emissions from vessels.
WA and Port of Rotterdam to collaborate on renewable hydrogen
The government of Western Australia and the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest seaport, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on renewable hydrogen projects.
K Line, BP wrap up biofuel trial on car carrier
Japanese shipping major K Line has conducted a trial use of marine biofuel which was supplied by global integrated energy company BP on its car carrier Polaris Highway.
DSME orders GTT tank design for 4 new MOL LNGCs
Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has ordered tank design from French containment specialist GTT for four new LNG carriers it is building for Japanese ship-owner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).